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FDA Commissioner Marty Makary to resign, capping turbulent tenure
Marty Makary, M.D., is resigning as FDA commissioner Tuesday, ending a brief but tumultuous tenure marked by mounting criticism from all sides. | Marty Makary, M.D., is resigning as FDA commissioner Tuesday,
Trump’s FDA chief is out after angering pharma CEOs, vaping lobbyists and anti-abortion activists
Marty Makary is resigning as President Donald Trump's Food and Drug Administration head. The surgeon and health researcher's tenure had drawn complaints from health industry executives, anti-abortion activists and other Trump allies.
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary Resigns, Ending a Controversial Tenure at the Agency
Makary's tenure at the agency was marked by a series of controversies and clashes.
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FDA Commissioner Marty Makary Departs Amid Fight With Trump
The head of the Food and Drug Association, Marty Makary, is resigning Tuesday, becoming the latest Cabinet member to leave the Trump administration. Makary is resigning from the agency after clashing with President Trump over vaping and other policy decisions,
FDA chief’s resignation widens a leadership gap at the nation’s health department
Then on Tuesday Dr. Marty Makary resigned as head of the FDA, leaving another major health agency with only an acting commissioner. Makary’s departure widens a leadership gap that has plagued HHS throughout Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s tenure.
Trump approves plan to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary
Marty Makary has served as Food and Drug Administration commissioner since March 2025.